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How Long Conjunctivitis Takes To Recover ?
hi there! my 7-month-old son having conjunctivitis ..now already 12 days...his eyes still swell and the discharge still come out but the redness had reduce...i use fucithalmic viscous eye-drops but its hard to drop in his eyes since he is very sensitive when i tried to touch his eyes even he is sleeping...usually how long it takes to recover and do i need to see doctor again for further treatment?
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Wed, 1 Jun 2011
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Hi,thanks for query.It is advisable that you see your doctor again.Ideally this should respond in 4-5 days,12 days is long time.Please maintain good hand hygiene for those who are attending him.Please use sterile cotton to wipe eyes and wipe them inside out,means from nasal side to outer side.bye.
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